Car comparison

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996
VS

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    263 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
263hp196kW
224hp167kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
525km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,963cc181cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
390L
135L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
76L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
32.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has 39 hp more than Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
1,515 kg
3,340 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s

Although Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has more power, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
667 km
414 mi
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
525 km
326 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
263 hp
196 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
525 km
326 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 255 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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